2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2014 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 96 L |
